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The Coltyn Turner Foundation and The EVOLUTION Magazine would like to give a Huge Thank You to three locally-owned cannabis companies that contributed to the Turner family ’ s travel to Las Vegas , NV , allowing Coltyn to receive his philanthropy award in person .
● Elevate Missouri
● American Shaman
● Vivid Extracts / Blue Sage Dispensary
All extra proceeds and future donations to the Coltyn Turner Foundation will provide necessary research for future undiscovered applications of cannabis , as previously mentioned . These financial contributions make it possible for people like Dr . Sue Sisley , President of the Scottsdale Research Institute , to conduct ground-breaking research .
Dr . Sisley is best known for serving as Principal Investigator for the only FDA-approved randomized controlled trial in the world examining the safety / efficacy of smoked marijuana flower in combat veterans with severe post-traumatic stress disorder , PTSD . Dr . Sisley strives to put crucial medically active plants through the entire FDA drug development process to eventually be on the market to treat chronic pain , opioid dependence , and PTSD as a safer alternative to synthetic pharmaceuticals .
Scottsdale Research Institute , in conjunction with its 501 ( c )( 3 ) arm , Field to Healed Foundation , is already hard at work on implementing its next FDA-approved controlled trials , which now include Psilocybin mushrooms . It is partnering with farmers to source natural plants / fungi from their fields and learn how to harness plants / fungi potential as therapeutic tools . Coltyn is proud to raise funds for the important work Dr . Sisley performs and even more honored to have volunteered directly for SRI , helping Dr . Sisley with the first concept grow of legal DEA-regulated psilocybin .
Plant-based medicines are a passion of Coltyn and his family . He once said , “ I ’ d rather be illegally alive than legally dead .” He meant that ! But as the ( nine ) years have gone by , he believes no one should have to be illegal or feel like a criminal to be healthy and happy . Coltyn will continue to fight for legal access to all plant-based remedies and for children like him suffering from debilitating illnesses , so they may find the relief he has .
Coltyn currently resides in Texas , working with his brother teaching gymnastics , and gearing up for full legalization by partnering with legal
Coltyn had a large group travleing to Las Vegas to see him receive this honored award . Left to Right : Boston Dickerson , Jess Dickerson , April Hatch , Tommy Turner , Coltyn Turner , Wendy Turner , Dolores Halbin , and LeAnne Dickerson .
( Photo by Clayton Stallings , who also attended the awards ceremony .)
firms and advocates to shape the most comprehensive and accessible laws for the patients of Texas . His Foundation continues to raise funds with a new “ Leaflet ” campaign — coming soon to a dispensary near you , and his other adventures along the way !
To help support Coltyn ’ s efforts and learn more about The Coltyn Turner Foundation , visit www . thecoltynturnerfoundation . org or email thecoltynturnerfoundation @ gmail . com .
To learn more about Coltyn ’ s personal journey , see his story at www . ColtynsCrue . org or email coltyns . crue @ gmail . com .
The Crohn ’ s Charity Service Foundation , visit www . ccsffl . org . The Scottsdale Research Institute , visit www . fieldtohealed . love .
Scan the QR to donate to The Coltyn Turner Foundation via Venmo . � � �
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